Textile Design Principles 1 module (DJ21006)

You will learn the fundamental design processes and principles that make up the textile design discipline. These will include areas such as:

• visual research
• contextual research
• concept and design development

This will help you to develop your design practice.

You will be introduced to specialist workshops in knitting and printing. You will use these as a way to develop a broad and experimental understanding of the design possibilities of those subjects.

You will research and explore a concept that informs and guides your project. You will use thorough research and development. This will allow you to develop a strong foundation in both the artistic and technical aspects of textile design.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn concepts of textile design. You will learn to use various materials, processes and contexts that are relevant to the contemporary designer
• translate and develop ideas through evidencing understanding of design contexts
• develop hands-on experience in working through a range of design processes
• engage with specialist workshops
• participate in the discussion of design methods
• develop an understanding of materials and their potential uses within design

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• navigate the design process in your specialist area
• execute further design projects with more autonomy

Assignments / assessment

• coursework (100%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• lectures
• studio sessions
• practical specialist workshops
• tutorials
• peer review